About Fisherman's Center

For the best service in the tackle business.

Bill Buckland's Fisherman's Center

Backed by both a thorough working knowledge and years of hands-on experience in the sport of ocean-water fishing, Buckland offers a truly unique and expert service to the most discriminating of sport fishing customers. Not only does he hand select the products available for sale, he knows how to rig rods, reels, lures, and all of the critical things you need to land that trophy fish and protect your investment in gear. Rig it right every time at Bill Buckland's Fisherman's Center.

Our Story

The Fisherman’s Center of Palm Beach Florida, has successfully thrived for over 50 years as a premier supplier of sportfishing items and custom rods. Fisherman’s Center sets itself apart by providing the best service in the Industry and supplies and ships to sportfishermen worldwide including Central and South America. Their customers have come to depend on owner, Bill Buckland, and his experienced staff to provide them with the specialty products The Fisherman’s Center is acclaimed for.

Over twenty years ago, Bill Buckland bought the Fisherman’s Center from renowned rod builder, Fred Heidi. Since then, Bill has strived to maintain the expert craftsmanship and integrity which Fred built into his rods. Through Bill’s efforts, The Fisherman’s Center has expanded and grown into a full-service tackle store specializing in not only some of the finest custom built fishing rods available today but also custom tackle, custom embroidered and screen-printed garments and many hard-to-find items. Bill and his staff have earned a solid reputation for their team dedication to personalized customer service, dependability and in-depth product knowledge.

The center maintains a healthy inventory of stock items most frequently requested by its customers and we offer a full-service department for rod and reel repair. Special requests are welcomed and every effort is made to accommodate our customers’ needs.

Easy Product Selection

We make it easy for you to find what you need for your next outing whether its in our shop or on the website. Please let us assist you in completing your order call 800-765-RODS. We can get all your needs taken care of offshore fishing products, rods, reels, service, custom products & rigging, apparel and more.

Only Quality Fishing Products & Top Notch Service

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions and make sure to check us out on Facebook!

Custom Fishing & Dredge Rods

Why is the custom rod so important to the tournament, professional, or weekend angler?.....Fishing is more fun with a competitive edge and it starts with a custom built rod.